Lord of the Rings goes LEGO on iPad, iPhone product

LEGO and Lord of the Rings fans have a new excuse to spend US$4.99 now that LEGO Lord of the Rings is available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The game takes players on a quest through Middle Earth with Frodo, Gandalf, Boromir, Gimli, and about 90 other characters as they battle Orcs, and other dangers. Characters can use weapons and magical items like swords, elven ropes, and the Light of Eärendi, plus the One Ring, and other features can be unlocked through game play without requiring in-app purchases. LEGO Lord of the Rings is available at Apple's iTunes-based App Store. Be sure to clear your schedule before you start playing.